ZIP 28607 (Boone, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28607: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Watauga County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 257 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Watauga County compares with North Carolina
Watauga County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Watauga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Watauga County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Watauga County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Watauga County: 10.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 257 crashes involving commercial trucks in Watauga County since 2015: 119 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
10.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28607 since 2015 were spread across roads: E King St (1), SR-105 (1), SR-194 (1), Ssr-1529 Blackberry Rd (1) and US-321 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28607 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.6% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Crash reporting for 2022 and 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Watauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| E King St | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-194 | 1 |
| Ssr-1529 Blackberry Rd | 1 |
| US-321 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Watauga County) |
|---|---|
| Blowing Rock Rd | 16 |
| Hwy 105 Ext | 9 |
| E King St | 7 |
| Nc 105 | 3 |
| US-421 | 3 |
| W King St | 3 |
| Chestnut Dr | 2 |
| Reynolds Parkway | 2 |
ZIP 28607 at a glance
| Population | 35,679 |
| Density | 135 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,639 |
| Median home value | $374,284 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Watauga County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | +13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 24 | +4% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | -17% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28607
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28607?
Since 2015, 257 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Watauga County (119 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28607?
Truck crashes in Watauga County peak in November, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28607?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Watauga County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28607 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Watauga County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28607?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.